NEW DELHI: Outrage has erupted in India’s political landscape following anti-Muslim remarks made by a lawmaker from the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the country’s parliament. The comments were directed at a member of the opposition, resulting in condemnation from politicians.
The incident, which has garnered widespread attention, occurred in the lower house of parliament, known as the Lok Sabha. Ramesh Bidhuri, a BJP lawmaker representing Delhi, was caught on video using offensive language against Danish Ali, a member of the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP).
In the viral video, Bidhuri can be seen hurling abuses and using profane hatred language against Ali, sparking immediate backlash from various quarters.
A BJP MP @rameshbidhuri can be heard calling MP Danish Ali a "Bharwa (pimp), "Katwa" (circumcised), "Mullah" "Atankwadi" (Terrorist) & "Ugrawadi" (militant) ON RECORD in Lok Sabha while RaviShankar Prasad & Harsh Vardhan sitting next to him are laughing.pic.twitter.com/yMfWgtcUhU
— Mohammed Zubair (@zoo_bear) September 22, 2023
BJP MP @rameshbidhuri calling MP Danish Ali a “Bharwa” (pimp), “Katwa” (circumcised), “Mullah Atankwadi” & “Mullah Ugrawadi” ON RECORD in Lok Sabha last night.
Keeper of Maryada @ombirlakota Vishwaguru @narendramodi & BJP Prez @JPNadda along with GodiMedia- any action please? pic.twitter.com/sMHJqaGdUc
— Mahua Moitra (@MahuaMoitra) September 22, 2023
Shameful Remarks by Indian Lawmaker
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, while expressing his regret in the Lok Sabha for the offensive remarks, admitted that he had not personally heard them. The incident also drew attention to the behavior of senior BJP member and former government minister Harsh Vardhan, who was seen laughing during Bidhuri’s offensive remarks.
Jairam Ramesh, a leader of the Indian National Congress party, strongly condemned the comments, stating that they not only insulted the sanctity of parliament but also offended every Indian citizen. He questioned why the BJP lawmaker responsible for the remarks had not faced suspension or disciplinary action.
